1
as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
struggling to survive in that hot and thirsty climate
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
young athletes thirsty for a chance to prove themselves
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Recent Examples of thirsty
But because solar, wind and hydropower production rates can vary with weather and other factors, nuclear energy is particularly appealing to ever thirsty AI technology companies, raising fears of nuclear waste contamination.
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The Editors, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
This super-hydrating formula is packed with avocado and jojoba oils and complemented by yummy, musky floral notes, making quick work of thirsty tangles.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump’s thirstiest supporters are already seeking to either amend the Constitution or find a loophole through it, so don’t kid yourself and say that Trump is a lame duck in the way his predecessors since Dwight Eisenhower have been.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
But if there is no water to absorb, that thirstier air sucks more moisture out of the landscape, from bodies of water, surfaces and plants, drying everything out.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2025
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The Editors, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
This super-hydrating formula is packed with avocado and jojoba oils and complemented by yummy, musky floral notes, making quick work of thirsty tangles.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump’s thirstiest supporters are already seeking to either amend the Constitution or find a loophole through it, so don’t kid yourself and say that Trump is a lame duck in the way his predecessors since Dwight Eisenhower have been.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
But if there is no water to absorb, that thirstier air sucks more moisture out of the landscape, from bodies of water, surfaces and plants, drying everything out.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
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According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the fire is expected to grow as dry conditions, winds and low humidity aid its activity.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Kolache fans headed to Florida's Gulf Coast shouldn't get too excited yet, though.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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His new kick-change has been a nice weapon against lefties and Taillon is excited about the pitch.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Coffee filters are absorbent and don't leave lint or streaks behind.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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The absorbent layers are slim, not bulky, and the bikini cut works well under most clothes.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Most people – even the most avid birders and aviculturists – have never seen nor even heard about these Neotropical parrots, and to the best of my knowledge, they are not kept in any zoo collections.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Most avid Springsteen fans would agree that the Hulu film offers the most in-depth look at the man and his process ever recorded.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Hilton could be eager for a showdown with Harris.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The market is eager for trade deals that can help remove some of the worst-case scenarios before the tariffs inflict serious damage on the economy.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Managing change proactively rather than reactively means staying hungry, staying humble and staying committed to the long-term vision—especially when things are going well.—
Robert Balentine,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Kings didn’t push to create offense, with only 15 third-period shot attempts (only six of which went on goal) and instead focused on fending off a hungry Oilers team.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Once the team saw concrete productivity improvements, skepticism shifted to enthusiastic adoption.—
Vivek Vishal,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Millay, an assiduous reader and enthusiastic quoter of poetry, was surely familiar with their work.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Another reason people put off going to bed is to avoid feeling anxious or restless, said James Rowley, MD, a sleep medicine expert at Rush University Medical Center and spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Professionally, Xavier is anxious about future tax exposure from his deferred compensation.—
Brian Lasher,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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